Chemical Process Engineer
Gables Search Group · Ottawa, IL · 3 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Identify and lead process improvement opportunities across plant operations
- Analyze production bottlenecks and recommend practical solutions to increase throughput
- Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve reliability and efficiency
- Support troubleshooting efforts and help resolve day-to-day process challenges
- Evaluate opportunities tied to waste reduction, recovery, and process development
- Contribute to continuous improvement, capital project ideas, and long-term asset performance
Requirements
- Background in chemical engineering or closely related process engineering work
- Hands-on experience in a chemical manufacturing, processing, or plant production environment
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work closely with plant teams and translate ideas into practical improvements
- Interest in both daily process optimization and longer-term process development
What We’re Looking For
- A practical, improvement-minded engineer
- Someone who enjoys solving problems
- Someone who works well with operations
- Someone who makes a measurable impact in a high-demand manufacturing environment